COVID-19 RESOURCES
The Will County CED is committed to ensuring that Will County's business community has the latest information on the impacts of COVID-19 and the resources to help businesses respond. Check back frequently for information related to COVID-19 and other important updates. Connect with us socially on all of our communication platforms in the right margin.
WILL COUNTY
COMMUNITY RESOURCES/NEEDS
STATE OF ILLINOIS
FEDERAL RESOURCES
UTILITIES
INDUSTRY RESOURCES
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS RESOURCES
- Will County Coronavirus Response Page Click here
- Will County Health Department Dashboard (Testing & Vaccine Information Click here
- Will County CARES Act Website Click here
- Food & Essential Services Assistance Resources Click here
COMMUNITY RESOURCES/NEEDS
- Northern Illinois Food Bank Click here
- United Way of Will County Click here
STATE OF ILLINOIS
- Restore Illinois Mitigation Plan Click here
- IL Department of Public Health Website Click here
- State of IL Covid-19 Information and Resources Click here
- IL Department of Public Health (IDPH) Coronavirus Business and Organization Guidance Click here
- Governor Pritzker Announces Business Interruption Grants Program (BIG) Round 2 - Applications Available - Click here
- IL Economic Injury Disaster Small Business Loans (EIDL) through the U.S. Small Business Administration Click here
- Frequently asked questions Click here
- IL Department of Commerce - Help for Businesses, Workers & Residents Click here
- IL Department of Revenue Taxpayer Resources (Employers) Click here
- IL Department of Employment Security (IDES) Information for Employers Click here
- IL Commerce Commission – Addresses Actions regarding protection consumers, transportation and utilities Click here
- Illinois Department of Labor Click here
FEDERAL RESOURCES
- US Small Business Administration Funding Programs - Click here
- US Small Business Administration guidance and loan resources: Click her
- US Small Business IL District Office Click here
- US Small Business Administration - Local staff is on hand ready to assist. To reach the District or Branch Office, please contact:
- Chicago Office: (312) 353-4528
- Springfield Branch: (217) 747-8249
- Email: Illinois.DO@sba.gov
- Small Business Guide to the CARES ACT Click here
- IRS - Coronovirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments Click here
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Click here
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Click here
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) Click here
- CDC Guidance for Business & Employers Click here
UTILITIES
- ComEd - has established a comprehensive customer support package to help families and communities who are recovering from the economic challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Moratorium on utility disconnection through March 31, 2021 Click here
- ComEd warns of Covid-19 Related Energy Scams - Click here
- AT&T Click here
- Nicor Gas - Moratorium on disconnections for customers who qualify through March 31, 2021 Click here
- Comcast - October 13, 2020 Comcast announced new RISE Initiative including grants, equipment, marketing & technology resources to small businesses hit hardest by COVID-19. Program will roll out over the next 3 years. Click here
INDUSTRY RESOURCES
- Healthcare – IL Department of Public Health (for providers and facilities)
- Healthcare – American Medical Association: Click here
- Healthcare – IL Health and Hospital Association: Click here
- Manufacturing – IL Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Click here
- Manufacturing – IL Manufacturers’ Association Click here
- IMA-Webinars & Resources
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS RESOURCES
- Small Business Development Center(SBDC) at Joliet Junior College Click here
- Main Street Lending Program
- Program Overview - Click here
- Business Borrower's Page - Click Here
- Will County Chambers of Commerce - Click here
- IL Chamber of Commerce Click here
- SCORE Mentors Click here